Pregnancy to motherhood in one not-so-simple step -- The first shot fired in the mommy wars -- All about control; micromanaging vs. letting it go -- No place like home; home birth -- The best of both worlds; birthing centers -- Modern myths about midwifes and doulas -- No drugs, thanks; natural birth in a hospital -- Epidural heaven; medicated birth in a hospital -- Murphy brown, labor instructor; media and childbirth -- Abdominal debuts; medically advised, pre-planned c-sections -- On your own terms; maternal-choice c-sections -- Not what I expected; when your birth plan goes out the window -- Conclusion: the myth of bliss.
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